YOUth-ADVENture ToUr tRAining to enhanCe young athletes, Territories and organizatIONs

<< Objectives >>To begin with, the project aims to offer new career path to students-athletes/former young athletes/young athletes through the acquirement of the necessary skills in order to become adventure tour guides. It also aims to guarantee that such a training will leave no one behind, and that the new knowledge will reach athletes with disabilities and others coming from rural areas. Last but not least, the project aims to raise awareness on issues related to the environmental and social sustainability.<< Implementation >>The activities to be implemented are the following: -Virtual theoretical training of the target group on practices and issues related to adventure tourism in both mountainous and coastal areas. -Practical application in real conditions of the knowledge acquired (e.g. excursions, etc.) -Online educational toolkit development to support trainees-Dissemination and communication campaign to reach target groups, interested parties and stakeholders in all partner countries.<< Results >>Expected project results include a skilled cohort of adventure sports guides, increased community engagement, heightened environmental awareness, enhanced inclusivity, safer outdoor practices, and long-term impacts on participants and organizations, fostering positive community transformation.